You can add apps to Microsoft Teams in either the web, desktop, or mobile versions. You can also add apps directly from whereever in Teams you're working, whether you're in a chat, channel, or meeting. 

Add from Apps

  1. From the left side of Teams, select Apps. Search for your favorite app or browse the app categories to discover new ones.

    Screenshot of the app store with browsable apps.

  2. Select the app you want, and a description screen opens. The Overview, Reviews, and Details tabs explain the capabilities of the app, and where it appears in Teams.

    Screenshot showing the window that opens when you select an app.

  3. To add the app, select Add.

Note: Team owners can restrict who can add apps. Some apps can be installed only by a team owner because they require additional permissions. For more information, see Turn off adding apps to Teams.

Add an app to a chat or channel tab

You can add apps to a tab to share content and work collaboratively.

  1. Go to the channel, group chat, or one-on-one conversation of your choosing, and select Add a tab Add an app or tab button.

  2. Select the app you want. For some apps, you might be prompted to add a file.

  3. Select whether to Post about this app in the chat or post. 

  4. Select Save.

Add an app to a meeting

Meeting organizers and presenters can add apps before or during meetings. 

  • To add an app before a meeting, first send the meeting invite then open the meeting. Select Add a tab Add an app or tab button​​​​​​​ and choose an app.

  • To add an app during a meeting, after the meeting starts select More actions More options button > Get more apps and agents Add an app or tab button.

Tip: For more details, see Use apps in Teams meetings.

Add an app from the messaging area

Some apps let you insert the app directly into Teams messages.

  • To add an app to a message, select Actions and apps Plus sign icon and choose the app you want to use.

You can also add apps with bot capability from the messaging area. Bots provide answers, updates, and assistance when you chat with them one-on-one or in channels.

  • To add a bot, type @ in the message box, and then select Get bots. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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